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Photo: Buffalo River downriver view from South Park Avenue bridge, Buffalo, New York - 20211113 by Andre Carrotflower (CC BY-SA 4.0) License

Buffalo River

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 21 ft³/s over 86 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 04215500, as of Aug 23, 6:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 21 ft³/s over 86 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 6:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
37 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.34 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 21 ft³/s over 86 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for New York yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CAZENOVIA CREEK AT EBENEZER NY (5.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 6:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Buffalo River

H: 69° L: 57°
Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
63°
|
Feels like 59°
Precipitation
88%
Humidity
90%
Wind
14 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
66°
3 AM
Light rain
65°
6 AM
Moderate rain
63°
9 AM
Moderate rain
65°
12 PM
Moderate rain
68°
3 PM
Moderate rain
68°
6 PM
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
61°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
58°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Buffalo River?
Buffalo River is a river in New York.
Can you swim at Buffalo River?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Buffalo River rated?
Buffalo River in New York has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 6 reviews.

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